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Johnny and the Caveman Lyrics


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Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly.

Just a little change
Small to say the least
Both a little scared
Neither one prepared
Beauty and the Beast

Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
Ever just as sure
As the sun will rise

Tale as old as time
Tune as old as song
Bittersweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong

Certain as the sun
Rising in the east
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the Beast

Tale as old as time




Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the Beast

Overall Meaning

The song "Beauty and the Beast" by Johnny and the Caveman is a timeless classic that tells the story of a love that transcends appearances and societal norms. The lyrics describe how two individuals who were barely even friends suddenly find themselves falling in love unexpectedly after someone bends. The change is small to say the least, and both parties are scared and unprepared for what is happening.


Despite the fear and uncertainty, the love between the two is ever-present, just as the sun will rise every day, ever just the same, and ever a surprise. They learn that they can change and grow as individuals, and that what they thought they knew about each other was wrong. The song captures the bittersweet and strange feeling of love and the beauty of looking beyond physical appearance and societal expectations.


Overall, "Beauty and the Beast" is a tale as old as time and a song as old as rhyme. It serves as a reminder that love can be found in unexpected places and that true love sees beyond appearances.


Line by Line Meaning

Tale as old as time
Familiar story that has been around for ages


True as it can be
Completely honest and genuine


Barely even friends
Not close acquaintances, more like strangers


Then somebody bends
Unexpected change in behavior or perspective


Unexpectedly.
Happening suddenly and without warning


Just a little change
A small difference, something not very significant


Small to say the least
Even smaller than expected


Both a little scared
Both feeling uneasy or anxious


Neither one prepared
Both caught off guard, not ready for what's happening


Beauty and the Beast
Attractive and kind person matched with someone or something that is perceived as unattractive or monstrous


Ever just the same
Repeating, unchanging


Ever a surprise
Despite being the same, it still brings a sense of unexpectedness


Ever as before
No matter how much changes, some things remain the same


Ever just as sure
No matter the circumstances or changes, the outcome remains certain


As the sun will rise
Just as sure as the daily rising of the sun


Tune as old as song
A melody that has been around for a long time, familiar


Bittersweet and strange
A mix of conflicting emotions and an unusual situation


Finding you can change
Realization that one is capable of altering their perspective or behavior


Learning you were wrong
Recognizing that you were mistaken or incorrect about something


Certain as the sun
Completely guaranteed and definite, like the rising of the sun


Rising in the east
Direction of the sun's ascent, dependable


Song as old as rhyme
A piece of music that has stood the test of time, like a poem


Beauty and the Beast
Pairing of attractiveness and kind nature with something perceived as unattractive or monstrous




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Howard Elliott Ashman, Alan Menken

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